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The UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic.
A consultation on banning wet wipes containing plastic across the UK has been launched today under plans to tackle plastic pollution and clean up waterways.
Environment Secretary asks producers to address concerns over 'flushable' labelling of wet wipes
Get help to classify plastics for import and export.
Rules for shipping waste plastic.
The T1 waste exemption allows you to treat waste packaging so it can be reused in its original form or becomes clean waste suitable for recycling.
The UK Government, Welsh Government, Scottish Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland want your view on a proposed ban on the manufacture, supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in the UK....
Some of the most polluting single-use plastic items banned from 1 October
Check what classifies as plastic, recycled plastic and packaging components, and if the packaging you manufacture or import is subject to the tax.
You can get relief on exported and converted packaging in the same accounting period or claim a credit for them on a later tax return.
The Ministry of Justice's policy for reducing and removing single-use plastic across our full estate.
New approach puts an end to confusing recycling and excessive bins
UK signs Ministerial Statement calling for an ambitious global plastic pollution treaty to tackle plastic pollution and protect the marine environment.
Find out which plastic packaging components are exempt or excluded from the tax, and if the packaging counts towards the 10-tonne threshold for registration.
For waste operators and exporters classifying some waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) devices, waste components, and wastes from their treatment.
Find out how to decide what checks to make if you manufacture, import or buy plastic packaging from another business, and examples of checks you can carry out.
Check when packaging is classified as a finished plastic packaging component, and what is meant by substantial modifications, to find out if you must register for the tax.
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